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Synonyms

user interface

American  

noun

Digital Technology.

  1. the interface features through which users interact with the hardware and software of computers and other electronic devices. UI

Etymology

Origin of user interface

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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It got prettier, too, when Claude Code built a cleaner user interface for…Claude Code.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

The user interface has been the focus of dissent online, and not without good reason.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025

The browser’s design language and user interface resembles Chrome.

From Barron's • Oct. 22, 2025

“Voice is a very natural user interface, as are hand gestures.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 18, 2025

There are, however, ways to integrate these services into your graphical user interface.

From Big Dummy's Guide to the Internet by Electronic Frontier Foundation

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